Religion

Lakeside Chautauqua is a sanctuary of peace where the spirit can be renewed along the Lake Erie shoreline. While Lakeside’s Christian focus is prevalent throughout the community, people of all faiths are welcome.

Education

Education is the basis of the Chautauqua experience and paramount to living a fulfilling life. At the beginning of the Chautauqua Movement in 1874, lifelong learning was the anchor of the Chautauqua ideals and still remains a strong foundation today.

The Chautauqua Lecture Series and a variety of community programs encourage in-depth exploration in arts, foreign affairs, culture, science, the world and the environment. Throughout the summer, researchers, experts and professors lecture on topics that affect the world today.

Arts & Entertainment

Cultural arts are the heart of the Lakeside Chautauqua community and monumental to exploring our heritage and the world. Arts are the avenue where one can explore creatively, collaborate together and experience a new way of thinking.

As marquee performers take center stage at Hoover Auditorium, the soul is renewed by inspirational dances or the lyrics to a chart-topping song. This summer, experience the power of cultural arts while visiting Lakeside Chautauqua.

Recreation

Recreation and healthy living are essential to the Chautauqua experience and key to a fulfilling lifestyle. For more than 140 years, Lakeside Chautauqua guests have dedicated time to recreational pursuits along the water, at the courts or on the trails.

In order to renew and recharge, weave recreation into your daily routine while visiting Lakeside Chautauqua for a day, week or even the summer. A healthy body is a prerequisite to an enjoyable life, and there is no shortage of recreational pursuits at Lakeside Chautauqua.

Fitness & Fun

Splash Park

Lakeside Chautauqua’s water play destination allows children to experience a broader aquatic adventure. The Splash Park includes a zero depth entry pool, unique spray features, bench seating for parents and grandparents and a fence for safety.

Welcome to Lakeside Chautauqua

For more than 140 years, Lakeside Chautauqua has welcomed families to the Lake Erie shore to take part in a summer Chautauqua experience dedicated to nurturing mind, body and spirit.

Lakeside Chautauqua is an historic community in Ohio that offers an abundance of spiritual opportunities, educational lectures, cultural arts performances and recreational activities during its 10-week summer programming season. It is also a year-round destination for groups of all sizes.

Calendar

View our Calendar of Events to find out what is happening during your visit. The calendar is constantly updated, so check back frequently.